Originally Posted by christianj

There are areas in and around Baltimore that do have issues and problems as indicated by this incident and the one that just happend at the Sheraton in the city a couple of weeks ago. I however find your comment totally off topic and they contribute nothing to the thread IMHO. Numerous large cities have issues with crime and it is usually concentrated in certain areas and within certain groups. I certainly could not be the head of the local tourism board but I think discouraging visitors to not visit the city is closed minded. I live in northern Baltimore County now but I lived in the city in Federal Hill for years and enjoyed living there. The city offers cultural attractions, restaurants, shopping, etc. that you definitely cannot find in York, PA.